Republic of Korea vs Latin America and the Caribbean: Population

Republic of Korea
46,871
in 2030
Latin America and the Caribbean
545,976
in 2030
Republic of Korea rank
26th
Latin America and the Caribbean rank
29th

Population over time

  • Republic of Korea
  • Latin America and the Caribbean
0200.0k400.0k600.0k199020102030

How they compare

Latin America and the Caribbean currently reports 545,976 against 46,871 in Republic of Korea, a difference of 499,105.

That makes Latin America and the Caribbean's figure about 11.6 times Republic of Korea's.

Across all 41 years both countries report, Latin America and the Caribbean has been ahead every year.

Republic of Korea ranks 26th and Latin America and the Caribbean ranks 29th of 188 countries.

Latin America and the Caribbean has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Republic of Korea Latin America and the Caribbean Difference Ahead
1990s 34,698 312,075 277,377 Latin America and the Caribbean
2000s 38,542 384,994 346,451 Latin America and the Caribbean
2010s 43,392 455,630 412,238 Latin America and the Caribbean
2020s 46,268 515,488 469,220 Latin America and the Caribbean
2030s 46,871 545,976 499,105 Latin America and the Caribbean

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Republic of Korea or Latin America and the Caribbean?
Latin America and the Caribbean, at 545,976 against 46,871 in Republic of Korea as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Republic of Korea and Latin America and the Caribbean?
499,105, with Latin America and the Caribbean ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Korea and Latin America and the Caribbean?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Republic of Korea and Latin America and the Caribbean rank globally for population?
Republic of Korea ranks 26th and Latin America and the Caribbean ranks 29th of 188 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Population (UN estimates and projections)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
280 places, 11,480 data points, 1990–2030
Last refreshed

Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.